The Temporary Grants Administrative Coordinator (GAC) is responsible for managing the pipeline of inquiries and applications for KaBOOM! grant programs. The Temporary GAC is the single point of contact for community-based stakeholders and is responsible to responding to all incoming inquiries and the initial processing of all KaBOOM! applications. The Temporary GAC is an expert user and administrator of application databases and systems in Fluidreview and Salesforce and is responsible for maintaining, improving, and optimizing systems. The Temporary GAC will also provide outreach support targeted outreach efforts for Build it with KaBOOM!, Creative Play, and Play Everywhere grant programs through research and cold-calling. The Temporary GAC helps to build the pipeline of grant applications by developing and supporting social media outreach strategies and coordinating select outreach initiatives.
Duties and Responsibilities, including but not limited to:
Application Pipeline Management:
Develop and maintain an excellent working understanding of all grants and resources available across the organization and of each program’s goals, strategies and funding criteria.
Respond to all grant inquiries in a timely and professional manner and assist grant applicants with navigating the application process
Review and analyze all grant applications to determine viability and alignment with funding opportunities.
Manage the flow and triaging of grant assignments to KaBOOM! staff across grant programs
Create and update monthly, quarterly, and annual department reports on inquiry and application metrics. Identify external trends and opportunities as they arise
Use Salesforce CRM to manage customer account information, ensuring accurate status of relationship and strength of the client relationship; maintain accurate activity records
Be an expert user and administrator for application databases and systems in FluidReview and Salesforce
Identify opportunities for improved efficiency and customer ease. Use expertise to train internal staff on application system. Create an update procedures and processes
Maintain the integrity of grantee records by systematically updating records and documenting notes in Salesforce (internal database)
Analyze the pipeline of grant applications to identify opportunities to leverage grant applications for new funding opportunities in coordination with the Community Partnerships Manager
Conduct Outreach Market Work:
Pursue community organizations for KaBOOM! grants that meet KaBOOM! and Funding Partner criteria, through internet research and networking; promote KaBOOM! grant opportunities through referrals of established relationships, cold calls and cold outreach emails.
Develop and support social media and email marketing outreach strategies in coordination with the External Affairs team. Manage the KaBOOM! Grants Twitter account.
Garner applications from community organizations for KaBOOM! grant opportunities through follow-up with applications initiated in FluidReview, internet research, email and phone communication.
Coordinate select outreach initiatives including the annual Kick Off with KaBOOM! program.
Actively contribute to our inclusive work environment by valuing other people regardless of differences, and take an active role in promoting practices that support diversity, inclusion, and cultural competence.
Qualifications:
Bachelor’s Degree along with one (1) year of professional experience with administrative support or grants management
Strong interpersonal and customer service skills
Exceptional organizational skills and ability to take initiative and problem-solve
Ability to manage responsibilities and meet rigid deadlines
Strong communication skills (verbal, written, listening)
Ability to work effectively in a team environment with diverse individuals, both within KaBOOM! and externally
Exhibit excellent computer skills and strength at word processing, excel and database management
Preferred candidate will have experience using and maintaining internal systems – preference for candidates who have used Salesforce and FluidReview in a professional setting
Other Skills, Abilities and Attributes
To ensure successful job performance, candidate must:
Possess the skills necessary to prioritize, multi-task and thrive in a culture of rapid change (learn quickly from multiple sources; possess well-developed analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills; model strategic planning ability).
Exemplify the behaviors that demonstrate commitment to the KaBOOM! vision, mission, culture and values.
Demonstrate the ability to make a favorable first and lasting impression to the public and represent the KaBOOM! brand

Jan 18, 2019

Seasonal

The Temporary Grants Administrative Coordinator (GAC) is responsible for managing the pipeline of inquiries and applications for KaBOOM! grant programs. The Temporary GAC is the single point of contact for community-based stakeholders and is responsible to responding to all incoming inquiries and the initial processing of all KaBOOM! applications. The Temporary GAC is an expert user and administrator of application databases and systems in Fluidreview and Salesforce and is responsible for maintaining, improving, and optimizing systems. The Temporary GAC will also provide outreach support targeted outreach efforts for Build it with KaBOOM!, Creative Play, and Play Everywhere grant programs through research and cold-calling. The Temporary GAC helps to build the pipeline of grant applications by developing and supporting social media outreach strategies and coordinating select outreach initiatives.
Duties and Responsibilities, including but not limited to:
Application Pipeline Management:
Develop and maintain an excellent working understanding of all grants and resources available across the organization and of each program’s goals, strategies and funding criteria.
Respond to all grant inquiries in a timely and professional manner and assist grant applicants with navigating the application process
Review and analyze all grant applications to determine viability and alignment with funding opportunities.
Manage the flow and triaging of grant assignments to KaBOOM! staff across grant programs
Create and update monthly, quarterly, and annual department reports on inquiry and application metrics. Identify external trends and opportunities as they arise
Use Salesforce CRM to manage customer account information, ensuring accurate status of relationship and strength of the client relationship; maintain accurate activity records
Be an expert user and administrator for application databases and systems in FluidReview and Salesforce
Identify opportunities for improved efficiency and customer ease. Use expertise to train internal staff on application system. Create an update procedures and processes
Maintain the integrity of grantee records by systematically updating records and documenting notes in Salesforce (internal database)
Analyze the pipeline of grant applications to identify opportunities to leverage grant applications for new funding opportunities in coordination with the Community Partnerships Manager
Conduct Outreach Market Work:
Pursue community organizations for KaBOOM! grants that meet KaBOOM! and Funding Partner criteria, through internet research and networking; promote KaBOOM! grant opportunities through referrals of established relationships, cold calls and cold outreach emails.
Develop and support social media and email marketing outreach strategies in coordination with the External Affairs team. Manage the KaBOOM! Grants Twitter account.
Garner applications from community organizations for KaBOOM! grant opportunities through follow-up with applications initiated in FluidReview, internet research, email and phone communication.
Coordinate select outreach initiatives including the annual Kick Off with KaBOOM! program.
Actively contribute to our inclusive work environment by valuing other people regardless of differences, and take an active role in promoting practices that support diversity, inclusion, and cultural competence.
Qualifications:
Bachelor’s Degree along with one (1) year of professional experience with administrative support or grants management
Strong interpersonal and customer service skills
Exceptional organizational skills and ability to take initiative and problem-solve
Ability to manage responsibilities and meet rigid deadlines
Strong communication skills (verbal, written, listening)
Ability to work effectively in a team environment with diverse individuals, both within KaBOOM! and externally
Exhibit excellent computer skills and strength at word processing, excel and database management
Preferred candidate will have experience using and maintaining internal systems – preference for candidates who have used Salesforce and FluidReview in a professional setting
Other Skills, Abilities and Attributes
To ensure successful job performance, candidate must:
Possess the skills necessary to prioritize, multi-task and thrive in a culture of rapid change (learn quickly from multiple sources; possess well-developed analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills; model strategic planning ability).
Exemplify the behaviors that demonstrate commitment to the KaBOOM! vision, mission, culture and values.
Demonstrate the ability to make a favorable first and lasting impression to the public and represent the KaBOOM! brand

The Associate Director, Corporate Partnerships, under the direction and direct supervision of the Director, Corporate Partnerships, is responsible for building relationships with high-level corporate partners to secure six and seven figure multi-year gifts, and identifying and securing funding for our programs, initiatives and operations. New business development is the primary responsibility, which will include identifying brand alignment and promoting KaBOOM! programs to corporations and corporate foundations as a business solution.
Duties and Responsibilities:
Secure new restricted and unrestricted partnership revenue in excess of $2.5M across multiple business lines in support of the organization-wide revenue target of $30M.
Cultivate a portfolio of prospective partners in your assigned geographic region and/or industry.
Clearly articulate the KaBOOM! value proposition taking prospects through all phases of the business development cycle, including sales calls and meetings, proposal development, presentations, appropriate follow up, letters of agreement, budgets and contract negotiations and relationship management.
Create written weekly/monthly reports and updates to Director regarding goals, pipeline development and revenue projections.
Collaborate with colleagues in other departments to implement programs in alignment with the organization's strategic goals and to meet all contractual obligations.
Maintain a solid understanding of the KaBOOM! mission, strategic plan, culture, values, history, programs and initiatives, and stay abreast of trends in corporate philanthropy.
Actively contribute to our inclusive work environment by valuing other people regardless of differences and takes an active role in promoting practices that support diversity, inclusion, and cultural competence.
Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree with 7+ years of experience in new business revenue generation, fundraising programs and/or direct sales and securing six and seven figure multi-year gifts.
Proven strategic prospecting and pipeline management skills with direct experience managing against overall revenue goals.
Cause marketing and/or experience in both non-profit and corporate environments a plus.
Exceptional and persuasive written, oral, interpersonal and presentation skills with the ability to effectively interface with staff, community leaders and senior level executives.
Ability to travel to assigned territory, build events and conferences.
Demonstrated ability to represent the KaBOOM! brand and our values professionally.
Demonstrated ability to be a creative and resourceful problem solver; able to balance tension between partner expectations and organizational capabilities, strategies and results.
Advanced CRM skills (Salesforce preferred) and expertise in Microsoft Office (Word; Excel; PowerPoint; Outlook).
Passion for the vision and mission of KaBOOM!. Strong interest in the importance of play in the well-being of children, particularly the 16 million American children in underserved areas.
The ideal candidate will be a team player, self-motivated and have the ability to manage multiple tasks and goals with high ethical standards, tact and diplomacy.

Jan 18, 2019

Full time

The Associate Director, Corporate Partnerships, under the direction and direct supervision of the Director, Corporate Partnerships, is responsible for building relationships with high-level corporate partners to secure six and seven figure multi-year gifts, and identifying and securing funding for our programs, initiatives and operations. New business development is the primary responsibility, which will include identifying brand alignment and promoting KaBOOM! programs to corporations and corporate foundations as a business solution.
Duties and Responsibilities:
Secure new restricted and unrestricted partnership revenue in excess of $2.5M across multiple business lines in support of the organization-wide revenue target of $30M.
Cultivate a portfolio of prospective partners in your assigned geographic region and/or industry.
Clearly articulate the KaBOOM! value proposition taking prospects through all phases of the business development cycle, including sales calls and meetings, proposal development, presentations, appropriate follow up, letters of agreement, budgets and contract negotiations and relationship management.
Create written weekly/monthly reports and updates to Director regarding goals, pipeline development and revenue projections.
Collaborate with colleagues in other departments to implement programs in alignment with the organization's strategic goals and to meet all contractual obligations.
Maintain a solid understanding of the KaBOOM! mission, strategic plan, culture, values, history, programs and initiatives, and stay abreast of trends in corporate philanthropy.
Actively contribute to our inclusive work environment by valuing other people regardless of differences and takes an active role in promoting practices that support diversity, inclusion, and cultural competence.
Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree with 7+ years of experience in new business revenue generation, fundraising programs and/or direct sales and securing six and seven figure multi-year gifts.
Proven strategic prospecting and pipeline management skills with direct experience managing against overall revenue goals.
Cause marketing and/or experience in both non-profit and corporate environments a plus.
Exceptional and persuasive written, oral, interpersonal and presentation skills with the ability to effectively interface with staff, community leaders and senior level executives.
Ability to travel to assigned territory, build events and conferences.
Demonstrated ability to represent the KaBOOM! brand and our values professionally.
Demonstrated ability to be a creative and resourceful problem solver; able to balance tension between partner expectations and organizational capabilities, strategies and results.
Advanced CRM skills (Salesforce preferred) and expertise in Microsoft Office (Word; Excel; PowerPoint; Outlook).
Passion for the vision and mission of KaBOOM!. Strong interest in the importance of play in the well-being of children, particularly the 16 million American children in underserved areas.
The ideal candidate will be a team player, self-motivated and have the ability to manage multiple tasks and goals with high ethical standards, tact and diplomacy.

Development Officers
University of Nevada, Reno – Main Campus
The Development and Alumni Relations Division (DAR) at the University of Nevada, Reno seeks an experienced, success-oriented fundraising professional to join our team in the College of Liberal Arts (CLA); see below for more information about the College.
The successful candidate will join a team that has raised over $350M in our $500M campaign Building What Comes Next: The Campaign for the New Nevada. The position focuses on soliciting philanthropic gifts, providing stewardship, managing relationships with donors/prospects, moving potential prospects through all stages of moves management, and collaborating with Annual Giving, Planned Giving and the Alumni Association to engage alumni and friends.
Development officers are supported centrally by Annual Giving, Alumni Relations, Corporate and Foundation Relations, Planned Giving, Prospect Research, University Events, Donor Relations, Financial Services and IT. DAR’s goal is to provide you with support to enable you to focus on meeting with prospects in order to attain and surpass your annual fundraising metrics. Training which includes webinars, conferences, and in-house informational sessions are available.
You will have the opportunity to work directly with upper administration within the University, DAR (Vice President, Associate Vice President and Executive Directors of Development) as well as the Dean, faculty and staff of the College of Liberal Arts.
Candidates will be selected for interviews at the level their professional experiences most closely match DAR’s requirements for direct, one-on-one fundraising.
Compensation Grade
Assistant Director, Development Grade B
Associate Director, Development Grade B
Director, Development Grade C
For additional information on the University, the Division of Development and the individual Schools / Colleges please go to UNR; UNR-external/job/University-of-Nevada-Reno---Main-Campus/Assistant-Associate-Director--Development-College-of-Liberal-Arts_R0113780

Jan 15, 2019

Full time

Development Officers
University of Nevada, Reno – Main Campus
The Development and Alumni Relations Division (DAR) at the University of Nevada, Reno seeks an experienced, success-oriented fundraising professional to join our team in the College of Liberal Arts (CLA); see below for more information about the College.
The successful candidate will join a team that has raised over $350M in our $500M campaign Building What Comes Next: The Campaign for the New Nevada. The position focuses on soliciting philanthropic gifts, providing stewardship, managing relationships with donors/prospects, moving potential prospects through all stages of moves management, and collaborating with Annual Giving, Planned Giving and the Alumni Association to engage alumni and friends.
Development officers are supported centrally by Annual Giving, Alumni Relations, Corporate and Foundation Relations, Planned Giving, Prospect Research, University Events, Donor Relations, Financial Services and IT. DAR’s goal is to provide you with support to enable you to focus on meeting with prospects in order to attain and surpass your annual fundraising metrics. Training which includes webinars, conferences, and in-house informational sessions are available.
You will have the opportunity to work directly with upper administration within the University, DAR (Vice President, Associate Vice President and Executive Directors of Development) as well as the Dean, faculty and staff of the College of Liberal Arts.
Candidates will be selected for interviews at the level their professional experiences most closely match DAR’s requirements for direct, one-on-one fundraising.
Compensation Grade
Assistant Director, Development Grade B
Associate Director, Development Grade B
Director, Development Grade C
For additional information on the University, the Division of Development and the individual Schools / Colleges please go to UNR; UNR-external/job/University-of-Nevada-Reno---Main-Campus/Assistant-Associate-Director--Development-College-of-Liberal-Arts_R0113780

This position will join our clinical services team of six that includes mental health professionals, mental health practitioners, and LADCs. Perspectives 245G program provides services to persons with co-occurring disorders.
A majority of clients are participants in Perspectives Supportive Housing Program. Perspectives is the largest Supportive Housing Program in Minnesota serving 84-87 homeless, recovering, co-occurring clients and their 130 children annually. The target population is recovering homeless women with their children. Critical one-to-one case management is provided in order to assist the families in their transition back into the socio-economic mainstream. Our campus consists of five apartment buildings, tucked away in a quiet cul-de-sac located in an affordable housing community within St. Louis Park, MN.
Major Responsibilities:Oversee chemical health program, ensuring the implementation of best practices and appropriate staff supervision.
Provide ongoing trauma-informed chemical health treatment and services to clients living in Supportive Housing and/or in the Outpatient Treatment Program at Perspectives, Inc. This includes development of treatment plans with the client, conducting individual counseling and group treatment to address the co-occurring substance and mental health disorders, providing relapse prevention groups, and outpatient treatment.
JOB DUTIES:
Supervise LADC and LADC licensure candidates
Ensure program compliance with Rule 245g Policies and Procedures
Facilitate/Co-facilitate dual-diagnosis treatment groups
Complete Comprehensive Assessments, Assessment Summaries, service plans, treatment plans, and progress notes as required under Rule 245g licensure
Referrals to inpatient treatment when deemed necessary
Set up and implement relapse prevention groups, outpatient treatment, and other related program requirements
Attend weekly staff and clinical meeting
Maintain case files on each client as required using electronic health record
Ongoing evaluation of client needs to make appropriate community and in-house referrals
Work collaboratively with all other agency programs
Maintain ongoing, current, and required training and self-development for best practice

Jan 14, 2019

Full time

This position will join our clinical services team of six that includes mental health professionals, mental health practitioners, and LADCs. Perspectives 245G program provides services to persons with co-occurring disorders.
A majority of clients are participants in Perspectives Supportive Housing Program. Perspectives is the largest Supportive Housing Program in Minnesota serving 84-87 homeless, recovering, co-occurring clients and their 130 children annually. The target population is recovering homeless women with their children. Critical one-to-one case management is provided in order to assist the families in their transition back into the socio-economic mainstream. Our campus consists of five apartment buildings, tucked away in a quiet cul-de-sac located in an affordable housing community within St. Louis Park, MN.
Major Responsibilities:Oversee chemical health program, ensuring the implementation of best practices and appropriate staff supervision.
Provide ongoing trauma-informed chemical health treatment and services to clients living in Supportive Housing and/or in the Outpatient Treatment Program at Perspectives, Inc. This includes development of treatment plans with the client, conducting individual counseling and group treatment to address the co-occurring substance and mental health disorders, providing relapse prevention groups, and outpatient treatment.
JOB DUTIES:
Supervise LADC and LADC licensure candidates
Ensure program compliance with Rule 245g Policies and Procedures
Facilitate/Co-facilitate dual-diagnosis treatment groups
Complete Comprehensive Assessments, Assessment Summaries, service plans, treatment plans, and progress notes as required under Rule 245g licensure
Referrals to inpatient treatment when deemed necessary
Set up and implement relapse prevention groups, outpatient treatment, and other related program requirements
Attend weekly staff and clinical meeting
Maintain case files on each client as required using electronic health record
Ongoing evaluation of client needs to make appropriate community and in-house referrals
Work collaboratively with all other agency programs
Maintain ongoing, current, and required training and self-development for best practice

Are you inspired to change the world? We're seeking a dynamic individual to manage our international portfolio of public programs. Spend your days developing key partnerships, managing life-changing mindfulness programs, and providing marketing support to maximize our reach. We can't wait to meet you.
Time: Full-time
Start date: February 2019
Job Location: San Francisco, CA
About Search Inside Yourself Leadership Institute (SIYLI)
Search Inside Yourself Leadership Institute (SIYLI) is a non-profit corporation with the mission of developing wise and compassionate leaders worldwide, thus creating the conditions for world peace. Our core programs were developed and tested within Google. Search Inside Yourself (SIY) is a leadership program, using the tools of mindfulness and emotional intelligence training that blends cutting edge science with business practices.
Our organizational culture is driven, authentic, and creative – a company where individuals and teams are encouraged to learn and grow while balancing freedom and accountability. Staff is committed to walking the SIY talk by bringing the whole self to work, and continually looking for individual and group blind spots. Our key principles are to work toward depth of wisdom and compassion practice, breadth of reach around the world, and radical generosity.
Position Summary
This position is part of SIYLI’s Global Expansion team, which is responsible for bringing the Search Inside Yourself program out into the world. SIYLI runs the Search Inside Yourself (SIY) program both as open-enrollment courses for the public (“public programs”) and within businesses to bring SIY to their employees (“in-company programs”). SIYLI’s network of 100+ Certified Teachers also brings the SIY program to clients and the public.
This Program Manager position supports SIYLI’s public programs team to bring SIY to various locations around the world. SIYLI also runs many public programs with partnered organizations such as universities and professional organizations. The manager is responsible for supporting partner relationships, coordinating the logistics of public events end to end, communicating with participants, and ensuring that each of our programs is delivered with the utmost care and integrity.
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
Public Program Manager (90%):
Provide administrative, logistical, and program support for SIY Public Programs, including:
Supporting partnerships as their primary point of contact at SIYLI
Matching teachers with the location and audience attending
Supporting translation efforts
Setting up program registration pages and payment system(s)
Managing logistics (scheduling, travel, venue, catering, etc.) for program delivery
Communicating with participants before and after the program; delivering all electronic content in a timely manner
Data entry to record program details
Supporting implementation of webinars
Tracking partner, participant and teacher feedback; providing feedback and guidance to SIYLI staff responsible for program development and teacher development
Collaboration with members of the public programs team to standardize processes
Respond to partner requests and organize internal processes for efficiency
Deliver customer service to participants, teachers, alumni, and others
Salesforce database management (entering program data, removing duplicates, structuring reports, etc.)
Manage the program budgets to ensure program viability
Responsibilities, tasks and projects may change as needed to support SIYLI team, especially as we develop an online tool that will support program coordination
Public Program Marketing Support (10%):
Write light copy for promotion of public events
Advise partners and other stakeholders on marketing tasks
Track ticket sales and initiating responsive marketing action as needed
Reach out to potential partners and participants, promoting the content and specific programs
Basic Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree and a minimum of two years relevant work experience
Excellent people skills, able to handle difficult conversations
Strong orientation to building and supporting strong partner/stakeholder relationships
Highly organized, detail-oriented, and able to prioritize multiple projects in a fast-paced environment
Flexible, adaptable, and able to context-shift given the dynamic startup environment
A deep interest in and commitment to SIYLI’s program curricula and mission
Willingness to travel approximately once per quarter
Preferred Qualifications:
Salesforce and Google Apps experience preferred
Experience organizing emotional intelligence and/or self-development programming
Application Process
Please submit a resume and cover letter (no more than 1 page) to this application form by January 15, 2019, using the job title “Program Manager - Public Programs Team”. Applications will be considered as they are submitted. Interviews will take place in January and the successful candidate will start in February 2019.
SIYLI is an Equal Opportunity Employer employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, gender, age, veteran status, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status or disability (in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act) with respect to employment opportunities. We strongly encourage individuals with a diverse background to apply, and we strive and are committed to creating an inclusive work environment. Our team culture is based on open communication, integrity, and collaboration, we value and respect differences and perspectives, and we fully support people bringing their full selves to work.

Jan 11, 2019

Full time

Are you inspired to change the world? We're seeking a dynamic individual to manage our international portfolio of public programs. Spend your days developing key partnerships, managing life-changing mindfulness programs, and providing marketing support to maximize our reach. We can't wait to meet you.
Time: Full-time
Start date: February 2019
Job Location: San Francisco, CA
About Search Inside Yourself Leadership Institute (SIYLI)
Search Inside Yourself Leadership Institute (SIYLI) is a non-profit corporation with the mission of developing wise and compassionate leaders worldwide, thus creating the conditions for world peace. Our core programs were developed and tested within Google. Search Inside Yourself (SIY) is a leadership program, using the tools of mindfulness and emotional intelligence training that blends cutting edge science with business practices.
Our organizational culture is driven, authentic, and creative – a company where individuals and teams are encouraged to learn and grow while balancing freedom and accountability. Staff is committed to walking the SIY talk by bringing the whole self to work, and continually looking for individual and group blind spots. Our key principles are to work toward depth of wisdom and compassion practice, breadth of reach around the world, and radical generosity.
Position Summary
This position is part of SIYLI’s Global Expansion team, which is responsible for bringing the Search Inside Yourself program out into the world. SIYLI runs the Search Inside Yourself (SIY) program both as open-enrollment courses for the public (“public programs”) and within businesses to bring SIY to their employees (“in-company programs”). SIYLI’s network of 100+ Certified Teachers also brings the SIY program to clients and the public.
This Program Manager position supports SIYLI’s public programs team to bring SIY to various locations around the world. SIYLI also runs many public programs with partnered organizations such as universities and professional organizations. The manager is responsible for supporting partner relationships, coordinating the logistics of public events end to end, communicating with participants, and ensuring that each of our programs is delivered with the utmost care and integrity.
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
Public Program Manager (90%):
Provide administrative, logistical, and program support for SIY Public Programs, including:
Supporting partnerships as their primary point of contact at SIYLI
Matching teachers with the location and audience attending
Supporting translation efforts
Setting up program registration pages and payment system(s)
Managing logistics (scheduling, travel, venue, catering, etc.) for program delivery
Communicating with participants before and after the program; delivering all electronic content in a timely manner
Data entry to record program details
Supporting implementation of webinars
Tracking partner, participant and teacher feedback; providing feedback and guidance to SIYLI staff responsible for program development and teacher development
Collaboration with members of the public programs team to standardize processes
Respond to partner requests and organize internal processes for efficiency
Deliver customer service to participants, teachers, alumni, and others
Salesforce database management (entering program data, removing duplicates, structuring reports, etc.)
Manage the program budgets to ensure program viability
Responsibilities, tasks and projects may change as needed to support SIYLI team, especially as we develop an online tool that will support program coordination
Public Program Marketing Support (10%):
Write light copy for promotion of public events
Advise partners and other stakeholders on marketing tasks
Track ticket sales and initiating responsive marketing action as needed
Reach out to potential partners and participants, promoting the content and specific programs
Basic Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree and a minimum of two years relevant work experience
Excellent people skills, able to handle difficult conversations
Strong orientation to building and supporting strong partner/stakeholder relationships
Highly organized, detail-oriented, and able to prioritize multiple projects in a fast-paced environment
Flexible, adaptable, and able to context-shift given the dynamic startup environment
A deep interest in and commitment to SIYLI’s program curricula and mission
Willingness to travel approximately once per quarter
Preferred Qualifications:
Salesforce and Google Apps experience preferred
Experience organizing emotional intelligence and/or self-development programming
Application Process
Please submit a resume and cover letter (no more than 1 page) to this application form by January 15, 2019, using the job title “Program Manager - Public Programs Team”. Applications will be considered as they are submitted. Interviews will take place in January and the successful candidate will start in February 2019.
SIYLI is an Equal Opportunity Employer employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, gender, age, veteran status, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status or disability (in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act) with respect to employment opportunities. We strongly encourage individuals with a diverse background to apply, and we strive and are committed to creating an inclusive work environment. Our team culture is based on open communication, integrity, and collaboration, we value and respect differences and perspectives, and we fully support people bringing their full selves to work.

Community Outreach Coordinators (COCs) are responsible for researching and prospecting a high volume and high quality applicant pipeline of child-serving organizations for KaBOOM! grant opportunities across North America. COCs help develop partnerships that align KaBOOM! Funding Partners’ interests with KaBOOM! grant program goals and community needs. The COC provides support through the screening and selection process. COCs also act as a liaison between community groups and KaBOOM! by helping introduce and publicize KaBOOM! programs while representing and advocating for Community Partners to internal departments.
Duties and Responsibilities:
Managing a portfolio
Pursue community organizations for over 50 KaBOOM! grants annually that meet KaBOOM! and Funding Partner criteria, through internet research and networking; promote KaBOOM! grant opportunities through referrals of established relationships, cold calls and cold outreach emails
Garner over 100 grant applications annually; analyze submitted applications to determine viability and alignment with funding opportunities; assess application pipeline capacity to integrate new programs or funding opportunities
Become a strategic expert in assigned markets; understand the geography of assigned market and garner knowledge of potential Community Partners
Work closely with Community Outreach Managers in a given geographic market to ensure that the most qualified groups are being identified, taken through the application process, and ultimately confirmed for a grant in a timely manner; identify and address grantee flags and concerns as appropriate
Use Salesforce CRM to manage customer account information, ensuring accurate status of relationship and strength of the client relationship; maintain accurate activity records and provide weekly activity summaries as outlined by Outreach team
Developing partnerships and advocating for groups
Communicate benefits and obligations of KaBOOM! programs to community organizations to build interest in applying for a grant opportunity
Cultivate and manage ongoing relationships with non-profit child-serving organizations and municipalities; lead organizations through the application and screening process while maintaining excellent customer service
Communicate with internal departments regarding the specifications of potential Community Partner applications and collaborate regarding application tracking strategy
Facilitate conference calls with key decision makers and community leaders to set appropriate expectations for KaBOOM! playground builds, educating community groups on the community build model or creative play products and entering into a contractual agreement with KaBOOM!, while deciphering strengths and weaknesses of a particular group for a project
Present all applicable information about a potential Community Partner to an internal review panel to determine final viability and alignment to a funding opportunity
Prepare written recommendations to funding partners for potential Community Partners
For Creative Play grants, identify necessary contract approval process for potential Community Partners
Ensure that contracts are signed and processed in a timely manner. Communicate contract issues internally to support a resolution
Confirm and award Creative Play grants; facilitate transition of confirmed Community Partners to the Grants Implementation team for grant execution
General Assignments
Strategically integrate new programs into Outreach when applicable
Develop talking points and materials to educate potential Community Partners of new grant offerings
Participate in KaBOOM! promotional activities to promote programs and products of the organization.
Actively participate in the KaBOOM! staff development program.
Actively contribute to our inclusive work environment by valuing other people regardless of differences and taking an active role in promoting practices that support diversity, inclusion, and cultural competence.
Occasional travel may be required.
Qualifications:
BA/BS degree is required along with at least 1-2 years of relevant experience in community outreach, client services, research, and/or community development
Possess demonstrated skills in building coalitions among people, organizations and institutions; experience gained in a nonprofit or community organization is a plus
Ability to manage multiple tasks and projects at the same time; absorb information quickly but thoroughly; creatively problem solve
Strong interpersonal and listening skills, as well as a strong sense of personal responsibility for one’s work are valued
Candidate should be self-motivated, a team player, flexible, persistent and able to communicate assertively
Precise attention to detail and organizational skills are critical to success in this position
Excellent writing and oral skills are required; comfortable with heavy telephone communication (i.e. cold calling)
Intermediate level MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and Outlook skills
Fluency in Spanish is highly desired

Jan 11, 2019

Full time

Community Outreach Coordinators (COCs) are responsible for researching and prospecting a high volume and high quality applicant pipeline of child-serving organizations for KaBOOM! grant opportunities across North America. COCs help develop partnerships that align KaBOOM! Funding Partners’ interests with KaBOOM! grant program goals and community needs. The COC provides support through the screening and selection process. COCs also act as a liaison between community groups and KaBOOM! by helping introduce and publicize KaBOOM! programs while representing and advocating for Community Partners to internal departments.
Duties and Responsibilities:
Managing a portfolio
Pursue community organizations for over 50 KaBOOM! grants annually that meet KaBOOM! and Funding Partner criteria, through internet research and networking; promote KaBOOM! grant opportunities through referrals of established relationships, cold calls and cold outreach emails
Garner over 100 grant applications annually; analyze submitted applications to determine viability and alignment with funding opportunities; assess application pipeline capacity to integrate new programs or funding opportunities
Become a strategic expert in assigned markets; understand the geography of assigned market and garner knowledge of potential Community Partners
Work closely with Community Outreach Managers in a given geographic market to ensure that the most qualified groups are being identified, taken through the application process, and ultimately confirmed for a grant in a timely manner; identify and address grantee flags and concerns as appropriate
Use Salesforce CRM to manage customer account information, ensuring accurate status of relationship and strength of the client relationship; maintain accurate activity records and provide weekly activity summaries as outlined by Outreach team
Developing partnerships and advocating for groups
Communicate benefits and obligations of KaBOOM! programs to community organizations to build interest in applying for a grant opportunity
Cultivate and manage ongoing relationships with non-profit child-serving organizations and municipalities; lead organizations through the application and screening process while maintaining excellent customer service
Communicate with internal departments regarding the specifications of potential Community Partner applications and collaborate regarding application tracking strategy
Facilitate conference calls with key decision makers and community leaders to set appropriate expectations for KaBOOM! playground builds, educating community groups on the community build model or creative play products and entering into a contractual agreement with KaBOOM!, while deciphering strengths and weaknesses of a particular group for a project
Present all applicable information about a potential Community Partner to an internal review panel to determine final viability and alignment to a funding opportunity
Prepare written recommendations to funding partners for potential Community Partners
For Creative Play grants, identify necessary contract approval process for potential Community Partners
Ensure that contracts are signed and processed in a timely manner. Communicate contract issues internally to support a resolution
Confirm and award Creative Play grants; facilitate transition of confirmed Community Partners to the Grants Implementation team for grant execution
General Assignments
Strategically integrate new programs into Outreach when applicable
Develop talking points and materials to educate potential Community Partners of new grant offerings
Participate in KaBOOM! promotional activities to promote programs and products of the organization.
Actively participate in the KaBOOM! staff development program.
Actively contribute to our inclusive work environment by valuing other people regardless of differences and taking an active role in promoting practices that support diversity, inclusion, and cultural competence.
Occasional travel may be required.
Qualifications:
BA/BS degree is required along with at least 1-2 years of relevant experience in community outreach, client services, research, and/or community development
Possess demonstrated skills in building coalitions among people, organizations and institutions; experience gained in a nonprofit or community organization is a plus
Ability to manage multiple tasks and projects at the same time; absorb information quickly but thoroughly; creatively problem solve
Strong interpersonal and listening skills, as well as a strong sense of personal responsibility for one’s work are valued
Candidate should be self-motivated, a team player, flexible, persistent and able to communicate assertively
Precise attention to detail and organizational skills are critical to success in this position
Excellent writing and oral skills are required; comfortable with heavy telephone communication (i.e. cold calling)
Intermediate level MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and Outlook skills
Fluency in Spanish is highly desired

Are you passionate about the well-being of kids? Do you enjoy working in a team-oriented and collaborative environment? Do people frequently describe you as a “strong communicator,” “people person” or “problem solver?”
Come play with us!
The KaBOOM! Summer Internship Program offers a wide variety of Internships that are guaranteed to excite and intrigue you. Though the internships are housed in different teams across the organization, there are many opportunities throughout the summer to work and play together as an Intern Cohort, and to explore other areas of interest to you during your time with us. This comprehensive program ensures that you not only hone the skills you seek to develop, but helps you make connections with your fellow Interns and colleagues that can last a lifetime.
Internships will start on or before June 3, 2019 and each intern will receive a $1,000 stipend to be paid out over the 8-week program.
Please see kaboom.org/careers for a full list of internship offerings.
Qualifications:
Can Do!
We are a lively, committed and hard-working bunch. When we set our minds to it, it gets done. You should have the ability to manage multiple tasks and projects at the same time, and be able to complete them in a timely manner.
Will Do!
We follow through on our commitments and are always willing to go the extra mile. You should excel at exceeding expectations and always be willing to help out, no matter the task.
Team Fit!
The ideal candidate should be self-motivated, a team player, flexible and able to bring a high level of energy to everything they do. It’s a priority to remain conscientious and gracious, even under pressure.
Damn Quick!
Life at KaBOOM! is fast-paced. You will need to think on your feet, react quickly, learn from mistakes, and be proactive. If you love a challenge and consider yourself to be flexible and adaptable, you’ll fit right in.
Damn Smart!
Boomers are the best and brightest. We listen, we learn, we’re prepared, and we’re constantly striving for greatness. We’re looking for matriculating college students who have earned enough credits for a sophomore status, or students who have graduated from college within the past six months.
Please make sure to include a thoughtful cover letter with your application. The internships will be based in our Washington, DC office.

Jan 11, 2019

Intern

Are you passionate about the well-being of kids? Do you enjoy working in a team-oriented and collaborative environment? Do people frequently describe you as a “strong communicator,” “people person” or “problem solver?”
Come play with us!
The KaBOOM! Summer Internship Program offers a wide variety of Internships that are guaranteed to excite and intrigue you. Though the internships are housed in different teams across the organization, there are many opportunities throughout the summer to work and play together as an Intern Cohort, and to explore other areas of interest to you during your time with us. This comprehensive program ensures that you not only hone the skills you seek to develop, but helps you make connections with your fellow Interns and colleagues that can last a lifetime.
Internships will start on or before June 3, 2019 and each intern will receive a $1,000 stipend to be paid out over the 8-week program.
Please see kaboom.org/careers for a full list of internship offerings.
Qualifications:
Can Do!
We are a lively, committed and hard-working bunch. When we set our minds to it, it gets done. You should have the ability to manage multiple tasks and projects at the same time, and be able to complete them in a timely manner.
Will Do!
We follow through on our commitments and are always willing to go the extra mile. You should excel at exceeding expectations and always be willing to help out, no matter the task.
Team Fit!
The ideal candidate should be self-motivated, a team player, flexible and able to bring a high level of energy to everything they do. It’s a priority to remain conscientious and gracious, even under pressure.
Damn Quick!
Life at KaBOOM! is fast-paced. You will need to think on your feet, react quickly, learn from mistakes, and be proactive. If you love a challenge and consider yourself to be flexible and adaptable, you’ll fit right in.
Damn Smart!
Boomers are the best and brightest. We listen, we learn, we’re prepared, and we’re constantly striving for greatness. We’re looking for matriculating college students who have earned enough credits for a sophomore status, or students who have graduated from college within the past six months.
Please make sure to include a thoughtful cover letter with your application. The internships will be based in our Washington, DC office.

Senior Campaign Coordinator Climate and Energy ProgramUnion of Concerned ScientistsCambridge, MA or Washington, DC, Offices
The Union of Concerned Scientists (UCS) is an independent national nonprofit whose scientists and engineers work to solve some of our planet’s most pressing environmental and safety problems. UCS combines technical analysis and effective organizing and advocacy to create innovative, practical solutions for stemming the tide of global warming, sustainable food policy and agriculture, energy and transportation, fighting misinformation and reducing the threat of catastrophic nuclear war.
There’s a clean energy transition taking place throughout the country, and the UCS Climate & Energy team needs help to keep up its momentum. We seek a Senior Campaign Coordinator to help us work for a modern electricity grid that delivers greater amounts of renewable energy reliably, equitably, and securely. Using the strength of UCS’s energy, economics, and analytic expertise, and our network of more than 25,000 scientific and technical experts, along with our 500,000 supporters, you will help move policymakers to reduce emissions, expand renewable energy and clean energy storage capacity, and hasten the transition away from fossil fuel energy. You’ll help develop and carry out campaigns to further our policy goals among state, regional, and federal policymakers, and interact with UCS supports and experts to amplify our messages.
Responsibilities
You will lead strategic campaign outreach efforts, including:
Create and implement plans and projects to advance state, regional, and federal legislative and regulatory energy campaign initiatives and to achieve concrete policy victories.
Oversee online and offline engagement of UCS supporters and experts to advance our campaign and move target decisionmakers. Identify, cultivate, and significantly engage grasstops and experts and enlist their support for UCS goals. Work to deepen coordination with environmental justice and frontline organizations.
Contribute to and develop plans to leverage UCS analysis and technical expertise with decision makers and ensure strong visibility with targeted constituencies.
Manage, initiate, and/or coordinate high-level convenings, conferences, and symposia.
Identify emerging campaign opportunities for campaign team. Prioritize best opportunities and facilitate UCS’s strategic and timely response, including engaging supporters and experts.
Maintain and update working knowledge of clean energy and grid modernization technology and policy, as well as effective strategies for influencing campaign targets, including electricity regulators and state legislators.
Supervise staff, interns, and/or outreach consultants.
Qualifications and Experience
Five to seven years of comparable and relevant experience in organizing and advocacy is required. Position requires knowledge of and experience in effective clean energy and/or climate-related advocacy, including knowledge of clean energy technologies and policy. Qualified candidates must have a demonstrated ability to conceive, plan, and implement effective campaign strategies and tactics, and an ability to communicate effectively with professionals who may be expert and/or prominent in their fields. Strong and demonstrated staff management skills are required, including experience supervising organizers and leading cross-functional teams. Strong project management experience and written and communication skills are essential.
May spend extended periods on a computer. Extensive travel (10 or more overnights per year) is required.
At UCS, comparable training and/or experience can be substituted for degrees when appropriate.
UCS is an equal opportunity employer continually seeking to diversify its staff. In particular, we’re dedicated to broadening opportunities for individuals from demographic groups that are historically underrepresented in the sciences and in environmental advocacy. We’re also committed to building an inclusive workplace culture where talented people of widely diverse backgrounds can thrive. We've adopted this commitment because we believe the inclusion of culturally diverse perspectives will improve our work and produce better societal and environmental outcomes for all, including historically disenfranchised communities. We are actively seeking people who bring diverse backgrounds and perspectives to join us in this work.
Compensation, Hours and Location: This is a full-time position based either in the UCS Cambridge, MA or Washington, DC, offices. For those who meet all position requirements, the salary is around $58,500. UCS offers excellent benefits and a rewarding work environment. Information about the organization is available at http://www.ucsusa.org
To Apply: Please submit a cover letter, resume, salary requirements, and a short (e.g. 1-2 pages) advocacy-oriented writing sample to https://union-of-concerned-scientists.workable.com/j/75D00773E8 Upload materials in Word or PDF format only. No phone calls, please.
Deadline: February 18, 2019, or until filled.

Jan 09, 2019

Full time

Senior Campaign Coordinator Climate and Energy ProgramUnion of Concerned ScientistsCambridge, MA or Washington, DC, Offices
The Union of Concerned Scientists (UCS) is an independent national nonprofit whose scientists and engineers work to solve some of our planet’s most pressing environmental and safety problems. UCS combines technical analysis and effective organizing and advocacy to create innovative, practical solutions for stemming the tide of global warming, sustainable food policy and agriculture, energy and transportation, fighting misinformation and reducing the threat of catastrophic nuclear war.
There’s a clean energy transition taking place throughout the country, and the UCS Climate & Energy team needs help to keep up its momentum. We seek a Senior Campaign Coordinator to help us work for a modern electricity grid that delivers greater amounts of renewable energy reliably, equitably, and securely. Using the strength of UCS’s energy, economics, and analytic expertise, and our network of more than 25,000 scientific and technical experts, along with our 500,000 supporters, you will help move policymakers to reduce emissions, expand renewable energy and clean energy storage capacity, and hasten the transition away from fossil fuel energy. You’ll help develop and carry out campaigns to further our policy goals among state, regional, and federal policymakers, and interact with UCS supports and experts to amplify our messages.
Responsibilities
You will lead strategic campaign outreach efforts, including:
Create and implement plans and projects to advance state, regional, and federal legislative and regulatory energy campaign initiatives and to achieve concrete policy victories.
Oversee online and offline engagement of UCS supporters and experts to advance our campaign and move target decisionmakers. Identify, cultivate, and significantly engage grasstops and experts and enlist their support for UCS goals. Work to deepen coordination with environmental justice and frontline organizations.
Contribute to and develop plans to leverage UCS analysis and technical expertise with decision makers and ensure strong visibility with targeted constituencies.
Manage, initiate, and/or coordinate high-level convenings, conferences, and symposia.
Identify emerging campaign opportunities for campaign team. Prioritize best opportunities and facilitate UCS’s strategic and timely response, including engaging supporters and experts.
Maintain and update working knowledge of clean energy and grid modernization technology and policy, as well as effective strategies for influencing campaign targets, including electricity regulators and state legislators.
Supervise staff, interns, and/or outreach consultants.
Qualifications and Experience
Five to seven years of comparable and relevant experience in organizing and advocacy is required. Position requires knowledge of and experience in effective clean energy and/or climate-related advocacy, including knowledge of clean energy technologies and policy. Qualified candidates must have a demonstrated ability to conceive, plan, and implement effective campaign strategies and tactics, and an ability to communicate effectively with professionals who may be expert and/or prominent in their fields. Strong and demonstrated staff management skills are required, including experience supervising organizers and leading cross-functional teams. Strong project management experience and written and communication skills are essential.
May spend extended periods on a computer. Extensive travel (10 or more overnights per year) is required.
At UCS, comparable training and/or experience can be substituted for degrees when appropriate.
UCS is an equal opportunity employer continually seeking to diversify its staff. In particular, we’re dedicated to broadening opportunities for individuals from demographic groups that are historically underrepresented in the sciences and in environmental advocacy. We’re also committed to building an inclusive workplace culture where talented people of widely diverse backgrounds can thrive. We've adopted this commitment because we believe the inclusion of culturally diverse perspectives will improve our work and produce better societal and environmental outcomes for all, including historically disenfranchised communities. We are actively seeking people who bring diverse backgrounds and perspectives to join us in this work.
Compensation, Hours and Location: This is a full-time position based either in the UCS Cambridge, MA or Washington, DC, offices. For those who meet all position requirements, the salary is around $58,500. UCS offers excellent benefits and a rewarding work environment. Information about the organization is available at http://www.ucsusa.org
To Apply: Please submit a cover letter, resume, salary requirements, and a short (e.g. 1-2 pages) advocacy-oriented writing sample to https://union-of-concerned-scientists.workable.com/j/75D00773E8 Upload materials in Word or PDF format only. No phone calls, please.
Deadline: February 18, 2019, or until filled.

Lead, Scientist and Analysts Group
Executive DepartmentCambridge, MA Office
https://union-of-concerned-scientists.workable.com/j/25F1484A03
You’re a scientist. You’ve had wonderfully supportive work environments that helped you perform effectively, and you know exactly what made them so great. Maybe you’ve had some not-so-great work environments, too—and you know exactly what you would have done to improve them. Join the Union of Concerned Scientists and use those experiences to help ensure your fellow scientists have the training and tools they need to be effective. If you’re committed to equity and inclusion in research, enthusiastic about enhancing the ability of 60+ busy researchers to do science and analysis in support of a healthier planet and safer world, and you have superb research, outreach, communication, and project management skills, UCS invites you to apply. This unique position is based at UCS’s office in Cambridge, MA. to apply.

Jan 09, 2019

Full time

Lead, Scientist and Analysts Group
Executive DepartmentCambridge, MA Office
https://union-of-concerned-scientists.workable.com/j/25F1484A03
You’re a scientist. You’ve had wonderfully supportive work environments that helped you perform effectively, and you know exactly what made them so great. Maybe you’ve had some not-so-great work environments, too—and you know exactly what you would have done to improve them. Join the Union of Concerned Scientists and use those experiences to help ensure your fellow scientists have the training and tools they need to be effective. If you’re committed to equity and inclusion in research, enthusiastic about enhancing the ability of 60+ busy researchers to do science and analysis in support of a healthier planet and safer world, and you have superb research, outreach, communication, and project management skills, UCS invites you to apply. This unique position is based at UCS’s office in Cambridge, MA. to apply.

The Clean Transportation for All Campaign is one of Sierra Club's priority national campaigns, addressing the fact that transportation is now the largest source of emissions in the U.S. and that about half of Americans lack access to public transportation and to air deemed safe to breathe. Clean transportation solutions that get people into more efficient vehicles; electric cars, trucks, or buses; or out of vehicles altogether and onto transit, bikes, and feet will also help us achieve transportation solutions. The Sierra Club’s Clean Transportation for All Campaign works at the local, state, and national levels -using a lens of equity and justice- to advocate for incentives and policies that make clean transportation solutions less expensive, more accessible, and more convenient. The Campaign Representative collaborates with and sets up for success Sierra Club teams and supporters -and the public at-large- to achieve transportation victories and will represent the Sierra Club to media, community leaders, allies, and the public. Passionate commitment to equity, justice, and environmental protection, and demonstrated success in policy advocacy, grassroots organizing, and community partnerships required. For details and to apply, please click here.

Jan 08, 2019

Full time

The Clean Transportation for All Campaign is one of Sierra Club's priority national campaigns, addressing the fact that transportation is now the largest source of emissions in the U.S. and that about half of Americans lack access to public transportation and to air deemed safe to breathe. Clean transportation solutions that get people into more efficient vehicles; electric cars, trucks, or buses; or out of vehicles altogether and onto transit, bikes, and feet will also help us achieve transportation solutions. The Sierra Club’s Clean Transportation for All Campaign works at the local, state, and national levels -using a lens of equity and justice- to advocate for incentives and policies that make clean transportation solutions less expensive, more accessible, and more convenient. The Campaign Representative collaborates with and sets up for success Sierra Club teams and supporters -and the public at-large- to achieve transportation victories and will represent the Sierra Club to media, community leaders, allies, and the public. Passionate commitment to equity, justice, and environmental protection, and demonstrated success in policy advocacy, grassroots organizing, and community partnerships required. For details and to apply, please click here.

Development Officers
University of Nevada, Reno – Main Campus
The Development and Alumni Relations Division (DAR) at the University of Nevada, Reno seeks experienced, success-oriented fundraising professionals to join our team in the following colleges:
College of Business (COB)
University of Nevada, Reno School of Medicine (UNR Med)
The successful candidates will join a team that has raised over $350M in our $500M campaign Building What Comes Next: The Campaign for the New Nevada. Each position focuses on soliciting philanthropic gifts, providing stewardship, managing relationships with donors/prospects, moving potential prospects through all stages of moves management, and collaborating with Annual Giving, Planned Giving and the Alumni Association to engage alumni and friends.
Development officers are supported centrally by Annual Giving, Alumni Relations, Corporate and Foundation Relations, Planned Giving, Prospect Research, University Events, Donor Relations, Financial Services and IT. DAR’s goal is to provide you with support to enable you to focus on meeting with prospects in order to attain and surpass your annual fundraising metrics. Training which includes webinars, conferences, and in-house informational sessions are available.
You will have the opportunity to work directly with upper administration within the University, DAR (Vice President, Associate Vice President and Executive Directors of Development) as well as the Dean/Director, faculty and staff of the specific college/department.
Candidates will be selected for interviews at the level their professional experiences most closely match DAR’s requirements for direct, one-on-one fundraising.
Compensation Grade
Assistant Director, Development Grade B
Associate Director, Development Grade C
Director, Development Grade C
For additional information on the University, the Division of Development and the individual Schools / Colleges please go to UNR; External/job/University-of-Nevada-Reno---Main-Campus/Assistant-Associate-Director--Development_R0112923

Jan 08, 2019

Full time

Development Officers
University of Nevada, Reno – Main Campus
The Development and Alumni Relations Division (DAR) at the University of Nevada, Reno seeks experienced, success-oriented fundraising professionals to join our team in the following colleges:
College of Business (COB)
University of Nevada, Reno School of Medicine (UNR Med)
The successful candidates will join a team that has raised over $350M in our $500M campaign Building What Comes Next: The Campaign for the New Nevada. Each position focuses on soliciting philanthropic gifts, providing stewardship, managing relationships with donors/prospects, moving potential prospects through all stages of moves management, and collaborating with Annual Giving, Planned Giving and the Alumni Association to engage alumni and friends.
Development officers are supported centrally by Annual Giving, Alumni Relations, Corporate and Foundation Relations, Planned Giving, Prospect Research, University Events, Donor Relations, Financial Services and IT. DAR’s goal is to provide you with support to enable you to focus on meeting with prospects in order to attain and surpass your annual fundraising metrics. Training which includes webinars, conferences, and in-house informational sessions are available.
You will have the opportunity to work directly with upper administration within the University, DAR (Vice President, Associate Vice President and Executive Directors of Development) as well as the Dean/Director, faculty and staff of the specific college/department.
Candidates will be selected for interviews at the level their professional experiences most closely match DAR’s requirements for direct, one-on-one fundraising.
Compensation Grade
Assistant Director, Development Grade B
Associate Director, Development Grade C
Director, Development Grade C
For additional information on the University, the Division of Development and the individual Schools / Colleges please go to UNR; External/job/University-of-Nevada-Reno---Main-Campus/Assistant-Associate-Director--Development_R0112923

The Texas Lutheran University Board of Regents has announced the search for the University’s 16th president, an appointment to become effective on or about July 1, 2019. The new president will succeed Dr. Stuart Dorsey who will retire at the end of the 2018-2019 academic year.
With a focus on future growth and financial stability, TLU’s new president will be asked to exercise strategic leadership with a focus on continued growth and the maintenance of financial stability. Presidential leadership will be expected to inspire others through collaboration, a spirit of academic entrepreneurship, and an ability to create a new strategic plan establishing academic, operational, and fiscal priorities. The opportunity for visionary leadership at TLU is uncommonly attractive.
Texas Lutheran is a private liberal arts-centered university located in Seguin, a community 35 miles from San Antonio and 50 miles from Austin in the midst of a robust and rapidly growing economic corridor. As a Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI), TLU has a diverse student body in which a high percentage are first-generation college students. TLU offers 27 majors, 37 minors, 12 pre-professional programs, and three graduate degree offerings.
Prior to making application, prospective candidates are encouraged to learn more about the application process by reviewing the Presidential Search Profile at www.tlu.edu/presidential-search. Candidates are requested to submit materials by 5 p.m. on Sunday, February 17. All inquiries will be received in full confidence by:
Thomas B. Courtice, Ph.D.President, TBC Search Consultingtom.courtice@gmail.com
Texas Lutheran does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, or age in its programs or activities.

Jan 07, 2019

Full time

The Texas Lutheran University Board of Regents has announced the search for the University’s 16th president, an appointment to become effective on or about July 1, 2019. The new president will succeed Dr. Stuart Dorsey who will retire at the end of the 2018-2019 academic year.
With a focus on future growth and financial stability, TLU’s new president will be asked to exercise strategic leadership with a focus on continued growth and the maintenance of financial stability. Presidential leadership will be expected to inspire others through collaboration, a spirit of academic entrepreneurship, and an ability to create a new strategic plan establishing academic, operational, and fiscal priorities. The opportunity for visionary leadership at TLU is uncommonly attractive.
Texas Lutheran is a private liberal arts-centered university located in Seguin, a community 35 miles from San Antonio and 50 miles from Austin in the midst of a robust and rapidly growing economic corridor. As a Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI), TLU has a diverse student body in which a high percentage are first-generation college students. TLU offers 27 majors, 37 minors, 12 pre-professional programs, and three graduate degree offerings.
Prior to making application, prospective candidates are encouraged to learn more about the application process by reviewing the Presidential Search Profile at www.tlu.edu/presidential-search. Candidates are requested to submit materials by 5 p.m. on Sunday, February 17. All inquiries will be received in full confidence by:
Thomas B. Courtice, Ph.D.President, TBC Search Consultingtom.courtice@gmail.com
Texas Lutheran does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, or age in its programs or activities.

The Sierra Club is looking for a new Organizing Representative based in Orlando, Florida to focus on the goals of the Sierra Club's Beyond Coal campaign. In this role you will build grassroots networks for moving our electricity generation beyond coal to clean energy. If you’re passionate about building partnerships, rallying volunteers and stakeholders around public health, environmental, and social justice issues, and you've got at least three years of experience in grassroots organizing, we want to talk to you! For more details and to apply, please click here.

Jan 07, 2019

Full time

The Sierra Club is looking for a new Organizing Representative based in Orlando, Florida to focus on the goals of the Sierra Club's Beyond Coal campaign. In this role you will build grassroots networks for moving our electricity generation beyond coal to clean energy. If you’re passionate about building partnerships, rallying volunteers and stakeholders around public health, environmental, and social justice issues, and you've got at least three years of experience in grassroots organizing, we want to talk to you! For more details and to apply, please click here.

The Research Project Coordinator at the Walter Rand Institute for Public Affairs (WRI) coordinates and performs activities for research and evaluation projects, conducts public policy analyses and facilitates convenings that help advance policy goals, and contributes to dissemination and development efforts including writing grants and contract proposals and disseminating project findings to general and academic and audiences.
The Coordinator will coordinate and conduct surveys, focus groups, interviews with respondents and collaborating agencies within the South Jersey Strengthening Families Initiative evaluation and other projects. Designs and coordinates research studies related to this work. Presents progress and manages relationships with collaborating agencies and stakeholders in Southern New Jersey. Identifies appropriate funding opportunities and makes significant contributions to the design, implementation, and reporting in these projects. Writes reports, prepares conference presentations, contributes to journal article submissions, and prepares and presents reports to a variety of public and private stakeholders. Provides training and observational opportunities for undergraduate and graduate student evaluation team members. Conducts quantitative analysis using frequencies, and descriptive and inferential statistics, and basic qualitative analysis using appropriate software. Performs professional work requiring specific knowledge in public affairs and public policy and a solid understanding, use, and application of concepts, theories, principles, practices, terminology, and applied bases in their area of specialization.

Jan 07, 2019

Full time

The Research Project Coordinator at the Walter Rand Institute for Public Affairs (WRI) coordinates and performs activities for research and evaluation projects, conducts public policy analyses and facilitates convenings that help advance policy goals, and contributes to dissemination and development efforts including writing grants and contract proposals and disseminating project findings to general and academic and audiences.
The Coordinator will coordinate and conduct surveys, focus groups, interviews with respondents and collaborating agencies within the South Jersey Strengthening Families Initiative evaluation and other projects. Designs and coordinates research studies related to this work. Presents progress and manages relationships with collaborating agencies and stakeholders in Southern New Jersey. Identifies appropriate funding opportunities and makes significant contributions to the design, implementation, and reporting in these projects. Writes reports, prepares conference presentations, contributes to journal article submissions, and prepares and presents reports to a variety of public and private stakeholders. Provides training and observational opportunities for undergraduate and graduate student evaluation team members. Conducts quantitative analysis using frequencies, and descriptive and inferential statistics, and basic qualitative analysis using appropriate software. Performs professional work requiring specific knowledge in public affairs and public policy and a solid understanding, use, and application of concepts, theories, principles, practices, terminology, and applied bases in their area of specialization.

The Environmental Studies Program at the University of California, Santa Barbara invites applications for a tenure-track faculty position as a Lecturer with Potential Security of Employment, with an anticipated start date of July 1, 2019. The program is looking for individuals with particular emphasis in the area of Critical Thinking and Evidence-Based Reasoning for the Environment.
Both discipline and specific areas of expertise are open but should relate to the environment. Candidates must have expertise related to four areas:
Critical thinking, defined as the intellectually disciplined process of actively and skillfully conceptualizing, applying, analyzing, synthesizing, and/or evaluating information gathered from, or generated by observation, experience, reflection, reasoning, or communication, as a guide to belief and action;
Evidence-based reasoning, defined as the ability to think logically, using analytical, deductive and inductive concepts based on qualitative and quantitative evidence;
Familiarity with qualitative and quantitative research methods and methodologies; and
Familiarity with a diversity of value systems guiding intersections among humans, nonhuman species, and ecosystems.
As a position with a primary emphasis on teaching, the successful candidate will have a teaching load equivalent to three courses per quarter. The successful candidate will be expected to teach three iterations of a core required course on Critical Thinking and Ethics for the Environment, as well as courses on evidence-based reasoning, research design, and, potentially, quantitative analysis.
UCSB's Environmental Studies Program is an interdisciplinary undergraduate program that was founded in the aftermath of the 1969 Santa Barbara oil spill. It has maintained a position of national leadership since then, graduating over 6000 students. The program has a longstanding commitment to integrative research and teaching and to interdisciplinary balance among the biophysical and chemical sciences, engineering sciences, humanities, social sciences, and applied professions. For more information, please see http://www.es.ucsb.edu/.
Responsibilities of teaching faculty include teaching and teaching-related tasks for lower and upper division undergraduate courses; mentorship of undergraduate, and potentially graduate students; professional and/or scholarly achievement and creative activity, particularly relating to instruction and pedagogy; and participation in university service. Faculty in this title are members of the Academic Senate, with benefits and privileges that parallel the professor track. Applicants must have completed all requirements for a PhD (or equivalent) except the dissertation at the time of application. Successful candidates must have a PhD or equivalent at the time of appointment. Clear evidence of potential excellence in teaching is desired. Preferred candidates will have been recognized for their teaching skills and will have demonstrated teaching experience related to critical thinking and evidence-based reasoning. In addition, the ability to teach introductory quantitative analysis skills will be an advantage.
Successful candidates will be able to contribute to the improvement of the undergraduate experience in the department and division. The University is especially interested in candidates who can contribute to the diversity and excellence of the academic community through teaching, service, and research as appropriate to the position.
Applications should be submitted electronically, and must include: • Cover letter • Curriculum vitae• Statement of teaching• Sample syllabus for a course in Critical Thinking and Ethics for the Environment • Sample syllabus for a course in the area of the applicant’s field of expertise• Applicants will need to arrange for three references to submit letters of recommendation on their behalf via the recruitment website. The three letters of recommendation must come from colleagues, faculty mentors, or superiors that can attest to the professional record of the applicant. Letters are strongly encouraged to address the applicant's teaching acumen and accomplishments.
Two optional items may submitted for consideration: • Applicants are strongly encouraged to submit a diversity statement that speaks to how their teaching reflects the needs and concerns of a demographically diverse student population• Applicants are strongly encouraged to provide recent teaching evaluations from their home institutions. At the application stage these are optional, however well qualified applicants will be asked to provide teaching evaluations at the short list stage of the selection process.
Applications received by February 15, 2019 will be given priority consideration, but the position will remain open until filled.
To apply please visit https://recruit.ap.ucsb.edu/apply/JPF01434
The University of California is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Jan 07, 2019

Full time

The Environmental Studies Program at the University of California, Santa Barbara invites applications for a tenure-track faculty position as a Lecturer with Potential Security of Employment, with an anticipated start date of July 1, 2019. The program is looking for individuals with particular emphasis in the area of Critical Thinking and Evidence-Based Reasoning for the Environment.
Both discipline and specific areas of expertise are open but should relate to the environment. Candidates must have expertise related to four areas:
Critical thinking, defined as the intellectually disciplined process of actively and skillfully conceptualizing, applying, analyzing, synthesizing, and/or evaluating information gathered from, or generated by observation, experience, reflection, reasoning, or communication, as a guide to belief and action;
Evidence-based reasoning, defined as the ability to think logically, using analytical, deductive and inductive concepts based on qualitative and quantitative evidence;
Familiarity with qualitative and quantitative research methods and methodologies; and
Familiarity with a diversity of value systems guiding intersections among humans, nonhuman species, and ecosystems.
As a position with a primary emphasis on teaching, the successful candidate will have a teaching load equivalent to three courses per quarter. The successful candidate will be expected to teach three iterations of a core required course on Critical Thinking and Ethics for the Environment, as well as courses on evidence-based reasoning, research design, and, potentially, quantitative analysis.
UCSB's Environmental Studies Program is an interdisciplinary undergraduate program that was founded in the aftermath of the 1969 Santa Barbara oil spill. It has maintained a position of national leadership since then, graduating over 6000 students. The program has a longstanding commitment to integrative research and teaching and to interdisciplinary balance among the biophysical and chemical sciences, engineering sciences, humanities, social sciences, and applied professions. For more information, please see http://www.es.ucsb.edu/.
Responsibilities of teaching faculty include teaching and teaching-related tasks for lower and upper division undergraduate courses; mentorship of undergraduate, and potentially graduate students; professional and/or scholarly achievement and creative activity, particularly relating to instruction and pedagogy; and participation in university service. Faculty in this title are members of the Academic Senate, with benefits and privileges that parallel the professor track. Applicants must have completed all requirements for a PhD (or equivalent) except the dissertation at the time of application. Successful candidates must have a PhD or equivalent at the time of appointment. Clear evidence of potential excellence in teaching is desired. Preferred candidates will have been recognized for their teaching skills and will have demonstrated teaching experience related to critical thinking and evidence-based reasoning. In addition, the ability to teach introductory quantitative analysis skills will be an advantage.
Successful candidates will be able to contribute to the improvement of the undergraduate experience in the department and division. The University is especially interested in candidates who can contribute to the diversity and excellence of the academic community through teaching, service, and research as appropriate to the position.
Applications should be submitted electronically, and must include: • Cover letter • Curriculum vitae• Statement of teaching• Sample syllabus for a course in Critical Thinking and Ethics for the Environment • Sample syllabus for a course in the area of the applicant’s field of expertise• Applicants will need to arrange for three references to submit letters of recommendation on their behalf via the recruitment website. The three letters of recommendation must come from colleagues, faculty mentors, or superiors that can attest to the professional record of the applicant. Letters are strongly encouraged to address the applicant's teaching acumen and accomplishments.
Two optional items may submitted for consideration: • Applicants are strongly encouraged to submit a diversity statement that speaks to how their teaching reflects the needs and concerns of a demographically diverse student population• Applicants are strongly encouraged to provide recent teaching evaluations from their home institutions. At the application stage these are optional, however well qualified applicants will be asked to provide teaching evaluations at the short list stage of the selection process.
Applications received by February 15, 2019 will be given priority consideration, but the position will remain open until filled.
To apply please visit https://recruit.ap.ucsb.edu/apply/JPF01434
The University of California is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Sierra Club Organizing Manager
Midwest
Sierra Club is seeking an Organizing Manager with at least 3 years experience leading community organizing campaigns, strong relationship building and coaching skills and a demonstrated commitment to equity, justice and inclusion. Organizing Manager responsibilities include coaching and supporting organizers in campaign and movement building work; assisting campaign teams with organizing strategy and coordination; and relationship building with partners and community leaders.
If you are passionate about developing and supporting strong environmental organizing work that is centered in equity and justice, please submit your cover letter and resume to:
https://chm.tbe.taleo.net/chm01/ats/careers/v2/viewRequisition?org=SIERRACLUB&cws=39&rid=1257
Applications are being considered immediately. The Sierra Club is an equal opportunity employer committed to workforce diversity and offers a competitive salary and benefits.

Dec 21, 2018

Full time

Sierra Club Organizing Manager
Midwest
Sierra Club is seeking an Organizing Manager with at least 3 years experience leading community organizing campaigns, strong relationship building and coaching skills and a demonstrated commitment to equity, justice and inclusion. Organizing Manager responsibilities include coaching and supporting organizers in campaign and movement building work; assisting campaign teams with organizing strategy and coordination; and relationship building with partners and community leaders.
If you are passionate about developing and supporting strong environmental organizing work that is centered in equity and justice, please submit your cover letter and resume to:
https://chm.tbe.taleo.net/chm01/ats/careers/v2/viewRequisition?org=SIERRACLUB&cws=39&rid=1257
Applications are being considered immediately. The Sierra Club is an equal opportunity employer committed to workforce diversity and offers a competitive salary and benefits.

Do you want to work with community members to make a positive, tangible difference in the lives of kids in need?
Are you passionate about transforming community spaces into vibrant environments that meet the needs of all ages?
Does traveling to communities across North America excite you?
Come build community with us!
The Community Playground Organizer empowers communities across North America to improve and increase access to play for kids. The Community Playground Organizer assists in and leads the coordination and execution of KaBOOM! community-build playground projects and activities culminating in a transformative, one day volunteer event that acts as a springboard for further positive change. The Community Playground Organizer guides the community through a successful playground project from playground design to the playground build event. The typical project requires cross-organizational coordination, group facilitation, project planning, scheduling and reporting, and budget management.
Duties and Responsibilities:
Developing and maintaining relationships with community, corporate and foundation project partners
Facilitating a high-energy, playful Design Day to kick off projects by asking the kids and adults to design their dream playspace
Planning KaBOOM! community-build playground projects by leading about 8 weeks of preparation by volunteer committees securing local resources needed for their one-day playground Build, including volunteers, food and tools
Managing 30+ volunteers for two days to prepare and organize construction materials for the playground Build Day
Managing and motivating 200+ volunteers to work together to build a safe new playspace in just 6 hours
Participating in a team-based work environment and working together with other departments at KaBOOM! for general mission support as needed
Significant amount of travel (up to 60%), including weekends, is required for execution of the KaBOOM! Design Day and KaBOOM! Build Day events
Qualifications:
To ensure successful job performance, candidate must possess:
1-3 years of project/event management experience and bachelor's degree preferred
Ability to work effectively with individuals from diverse communities and cultures and large numbers of people
Proficiency in written and spoken Spanish is preferred
The skills necessary to prioritize, multi-task and thrive in a culture of rapid change
Prior construction related experience is helpful but not required.
Strong coordination, organization, interpersonal, and communication skills, as well as a strong sense of personal responsibility for one's work are valued.
Precise attention to detail and organizational skills
The orientation and ability necessary to collaborate and work effectively as a member of a diverse, high-performing, and inclusive team.
Effective communication skills (listening, oral, written and presentation).
About KaBOOM!:
KaBOOM! is an EOE dedicated to workforce diversity. People of color and LGBTQ+ individuals are strongly encouraged to apply.
KaBOOM! is the national non-profit dedicated to bringing balanced and active play into the daily lives of all kids, particularly those growing up in poverty in America. We believe play is essential to a child's wellbeing and development, which leads to a healthy future. We work every day to ensure that kids living in underserved areas have access to the play they need to thrive. Our future depends on it!
We have a fun and dynamic work atmosphere filled with talented and passionate Boomers who want to make a difference in kids' lives. Individuals interested in applying for this position are encouraged to go to kaboom.org/careers and select Community Playground Organizer. Please make sure to include a thoughtful cover letter with your application.

Dec 21, 2018

Full time

Do you want to work with community members to make a positive, tangible difference in the lives of kids in need?
Are you passionate about transforming community spaces into vibrant environments that meet the needs of all ages?
Does traveling to communities across North America excite you?
Come build community with us!
The Community Playground Organizer empowers communities across North America to improve and increase access to play for kids. The Community Playground Organizer assists in and leads the coordination and execution of KaBOOM! community-build playground projects and activities culminating in a transformative, one day volunteer event that acts as a springboard for further positive change. The Community Playground Organizer guides the community through a successful playground project from playground design to the playground build event. The typical project requires cross-organizational coordination, group facilitation, project planning, scheduling and reporting, and budget management.
Duties and Responsibilities:
Developing and maintaining relationships with community, corporate and foundation project partners
Facilitating a high-energy, playful Design Day to kick off projects by asking the kids and adults to design their dream playspace
Planning KaBOOM! community-build playground projects by leading about 8 weeks of preparation by volunteer committees securing local resources needed for their one-day playground Build, including volunteers, food and tools
Managing 30+ volunteers for two days to prepare and organize construction materials for the playground Build Day
Managing and motivating 200+ volunteers to work together to build a safe new playspace in just 6 hours
Participating in a team-based work environment and working together with other departments at KaBOOM! for general mission support as needed
Significant amount of travel (up to 60%), including weekends, is required for execution of the KaBOOM! Design Day and KaBOOM! Build Day events
Qualifications:
To ensure successful job performance, candidate must possess:
1-3 years of project/event management experience and bachelor's degree preferred
Ability to work effectively with individuals from diverse communities and cultures and large numbers of people
Proficiency in written and spoken Spanish is preferred
The skills necessary to prioritize, multi-task and thrive in a culture of rapid change
Prior construction related experience is helpful but not required.
Strong coordination, organization, interpersonal, and communication skills, as well as a strong sense of personal responsibility for one's work are valued.
Precise attention to detail and organizational skills
The orientation and ability necessary to collaborate and work effectively as a member of a diverse, high-performing, and inclusive team.
Effective communication skills (listening, oral, written and presentation).
About KaBOOM!:
KaBOOM! is an EOE dedicated to workforce diversity. People of color and LGBTQ+ individuals are strongly encouraged to apply.
KaBOOM! is the national non-profit dedicated to bringing balanced and active play into the daily lives of all kids, particularly those growing up in poverty in America. We believe play is essential to a child's wellbeing and development, which leads to a healthy future. We work every day to ensure that kids living in underserved areas have access to the play they need to thrive. Our future depends on it!
We have a fun and dynamic work atmosphere filled with talented and passionate Boomers who want to make a difference in kids' lives. Individuals interested in applying for this position are encouraged to go to kaboom.org/careers and select Community Playground Organizer. Please make sure to include a thoughtful cover letter with your application.

KaBOOM! is the national non-profit dedicated to giving all kids the childhood they deserve filled with balanced and active play so they can thrive.
The Manager, Strategic Communications is responsible for the internal and external communications for KaBOOM! initiatives, including partnership promotion related to major corporate funders and city partnerships; media opportunities; internal communications; events and conferences; playspace projects and overall communications activities. S/he is also responsible for ensuring the integrity of and helping to maintain all external KaBOOM! communications assets and assisting in the development of marketing collateral, as well as social media planning.
Duties and responsibilities:
Develop and execute communications strategies to support the overall KaBOOM! mission and vision
Provide strategic guidance and content to support partner programs and outreach plans for new partner leads
Lead the creation of content for internal and external needs, including press releases, one-pagers, talking points, quotes, blogs, newsletters, annual reports, conferences, videos, special events, campaigns, etc.
Offer an internal “client service” type experience, demonstrating the ability to manage priorities while maintaining strong relationships with internal, cross-functional team members
Act as project manager – creating timelines and action plans to drive key projects to completion
Build relationships with media, seeking opportunities to highlight our work
Provide counsel on social media strategies for communications plans that drive national and local engagement
Provide media guidance and support for high-profile KaBOOM!-led playground builds
Qualifications
7+ years of marketing and communications experience along with a Bachelor’s degree in communications, public relations, journalism, marketing or related field
Outstanding written communication skills including experience preparing press releases, news articles, presentations, video scripts, reports and promotional content
Outstanding verbal communication skills including experience giving presentations and working with the media at events and conducting interviews
Demonstrated success pitching and working with members of the media
Ability to work effectively in informal and formal teams with individuals from diverse backgrounds
Ability to work independently and within a team environment
Ability to proactively manage multiple work tasks in a timely, efficient manner
Working knowledge of online media tracking tools
Corporate and non-profit experience is strongly desired
Design and video creation experience is a plus
About KaBOOM!:
KaBOOM! is an equal opportunity employer dedicated to workforce diversity.
KaBOOM! is the national non-profit dedicated to bringing balanced and active play into the daily lives of all kids, particularly those growing up in poverty in America. We believe play is essential to a child's wellbeing and development, which leads to a healthy future. We work every day to ensure that kids living in underserved areas have access to the play they need to thrive. Our future depends on it!
We have a fun and dynamic work atmosphere filled with talented and passionate Boomers who want to make a difference in kids' lives. Individuals interested in applying for this position are encouraged to go to kaboom.org/careers/currentopenings and select Manager, Strategic Communications.
To be considered for this position, please use your communications skills by including a thoughtful cover letter along with your resume with your application.

Dec 21, 2018

Full time

KaBOOM! is the national non-profit dedicated to giving all kids the childhood they deserve filled with balanced and active play so they can thrive.
The Manager, Strategic Communications is responsible for the internal and external communications for KaBOOM! initiatives, including partnership promotion related to major corporate funders and city partnerships; media opportunities; internal communications; events and conferences; playspace projects and overall communications activities. S/he is also responsible for ensuring the integrity of and helping to maintain all external KaBOOM! communications assets and assisting in the development of marketing collateral, as well as social media planning.
Duties and responsibilities:
Develop and execute communications strategies to support the overall KaBOOM! mission and vision
Provide strategic guidance and content to support partner programs and outreach plans for new partner leads
Lead the creation of content for internal and external needs, including press releases, one-pagers, talking points, quotes, blogs, newsletters, annual reports, conferences, videos, special events, campaigns, etc.
Offer an internal “client service” type experience, demonstrating the ability to manage priorities while maintaining strong relationships with internal, cross-functional team members
Act as project manager – creating timelines and action plans to drive key projects to completion
Build relationships with media, seeking opportunities to highlight our work
Provide counsel on social media strategies for communications plans that drive national and local engagement
Provide media guidance and support for high-profile KaBOOM!-led playground builds
Qualifications
7+ years of marketing and communications experience along with a Bachelor’s degree in communications, public relations, journalism, marketing or related field
Outstanding written communication skills including experience preparing press releases, news articles, presentations, video scripts, reports and promotional content
Outstanding verbal communication skills including experience giving presentations and working with the media at events and conducting interviews
Demonstrated success pitching and working with members of the media
Ability to work effectively in informal and formal teams with individuals from diverse backgrounds
Ability to work independently and within a team environment
Ability to proactively manage multiple work tasks in a timely, efficient manner
Working knowledge of online media tracking tools
Corporate and non-profit experience is strongly desired
Design and video creation experience is a plus
About KaBOOM!:
KaBOOM! is an equal opportunity employer dedicated to workforce diversity.
KaBOOM! is the national non-profit dedicated to bringing balanced and active play into the daily lives of all kids, particularly those growing up in poverty in America. We believe play is essential to a child's wellbeing and development, which leads to a healthy future. We work every day to ensure that kids living in underserved areas have access to the play they need to thrive. Our future depends on it!
We have a fun and dynamic work atmosphere filled with talented and passionate Boomers who want to make a difference in kids' lives. Individuals interested in applying for this position are encouraged to go to kaboom.org/careers/currentopenings and select Manager, Strategic Communications.
To be considered for this position, please use your communications skills by including a thoughtful cover letter along with your resume with your application.

Location: San Francisco, CA
Systems Administrator
Wikimedia Foundation is seeking a Systems Administrator to manage, support and improve office technical operational systems, networks and security. This position will be a member of the Office Information Technology Team.
A Systems Administrator is tasked with driving the technology that serves as the link between the day-to-day operations and the organization. The Systems Administrator will spend their day ensuring that systems used by Wikimedia Foundation staff (end-point management, servers, services, etc.) are running consistently by working on projects, Tier 2-3 escalation and resolution and documenting/updating Office Wiki. A successful Systems Administrator, will be able to partner with OIT staff and external vendors, prioritize personal workload, meet project deadlines, while keeping organizational priorities.
You will be resourceful in determining resolution and conveying this information both written and verbally. You will be working with a small highly communicative and collaborative Team where end-user support is a priority. Your goal will be to ensure that our technology infrastructure runs smoothly and efficiently. You will be working onsite out of our SF Headquarters.
The right candidate will:
Have a passion for quality work
Be driven to provide a high-level of customer service
Have a record of successfully deploying and supporting systems
Be a strong critical thinker and efficient problem solver
Be able to interpret and convey technical information to non-technical audience
Be able to communicate and work collaboratively with team members
Be able to dig deeply into technical details, configurations, and scripting
The right candidate will be responsible for:
Ticket support duties (Tier 2-3) *serve as Tier 1 backup when necessary
Maintain and support physical network and systems infrastructure
Maintain Security and Network processes, policies and infrastructure
Document systems, processes and create “How-To” guides on the office internal wiki
Be available on-site for Emergencies and/or Maintenance activities
Assists in projects regarding strategic growth of OIT systems
Working with vendors and outside contractors as needed
Requirements:
At least 3+ years in an IT Systems Administrator role in a professional organization
BS in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Computer Information Systems or the equivalent in work experience
Experience with the following tools and technologies:
Google Suite, JAMF, Zendesk
Ability to create and manage PHP, Python, Perl or other scripts
DNS (bind), DHCP, LDAP, Puppet
Virtualization technology such as VMWare, Xen or other
Network and server tools and hardware including:
Cisco Meraki; VLANs, and Routing
Be comfortable in a highly collaborative, communicative and consensus-oriented environment
Ability to assist in mentoring colleagues
Awareness and support experience of FLOSS tools
Assist in maintaining OIT workspace environment (including Server Room and Inventory)
Must be onsite at least 80% of the work week
Must be able to lift 20 lbs or more
Pluses
Experience with PGP and Security Best Practices
Experience with AV equipment and networked audio DSP solutions, such as Q-SYS or Biamp
Experience with BGP
Experience with wikis and participatory production environments
Understanding of the free culture movement
The Wikimedia Foundation is...
...the nonprofit organization that hosts and operates Wikipedia and the other Wikimedia free knowledge projects. Our vision is a world in which every single human can freely share in the sum of all knowledge. We believe that everyone has the potential to contribute something to our shared knowledge, and that everyone should be able to access that knowledge, free of interference. We host the Wikimedia projects, build software experiences for reading, contributing, and sharing Wikimedia content, support the volunteer communities and partners who make Wikimedia possible, and advocate for policies that enable Wikimedia and free knowledge to thrive. The Wikimedia Foundation is a charitable, not-for-profit organization that relies on donations. We receive financial support from millions of individuals around the world, with an average donation of about $15. We also receive donations through institutional grants and gifts. The Wikimedia Foundation is a United States 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization with offices in San Francisco, California, USA.
The Wikimedia Foundation is an equal opportunity employer, and we encourage people with a diverse range of backgrounds to apply
Benefits & Perks *
Fully paid medical, dental and vision coverage for employees and their eligible families (yes, fully paid premiums!)
The Wellness Program provides reimbursement for mind, body and soul activities such as fitness memberships, baby sitting, continuing education and much more
The 401(k) retirement plan offers matched contributions at 4% of annual salary
Flexible and generous time off - vacation, sick and volunteer days, plus 19 paid holidays - including the last week of the year.
Family friendly! 100% paid new parent leave for seven weeks plus an additional five weeks for pregnancy, flexible options to phase back in after leave, fully equipped lactation room.
For those emergency moments - long and short term disability, life insurance (2x salary) and an employee assistance program
Pre-tax savings plans for health care, child care, elder care, public transportation and parking expenses
Telecommuting and flexible work schedules available
Appropriate fuel for thinking and coding (aka, a pantry full of treats) and monthly massages to help staff relax
Great colleagues - diverse staff and contractors speaking dozens of languages from around the world, fantastic intellectual discourse, mission-driven and intensely passionate people
* for benefits eligible staff, benefits may vary by location
More information
WMF
Blog
Annual Report - 2017
Wikimedia 2030

Dec 20, 2018

Full time

Location: San Francisco, CA
Systems Administrator
Wikimedia Foundation is seeking a Systems Administrator to manage, support and improve office technical operational systems, networks and security. This position will be a member of the Office Information Technology Team.
A Systems Administrator is tasked with driving the technology that serves as the link between the day-to-day operations and the organization. The Systems Administrator will spend their day ensuring that systems used by Wikimedia Foundation staff (end-point management, servers, services, etc.) are running consistently by working on projects, Tier 2-3 escalation and resolution and documenting/updating Office Wiki. A successful Systems Administrator, will be able to partner with OIT staff and external vendors, prioritize personal workload, meet project deadlines, while keeping organizational priorities.
You will be resourceful in determining resolution and conveying this information both written and verbally. You will be working with a small highly communicative and collaborative Team where end-user support is a priority. Your goal will be to ensure that our technology infrastructure runs smoothly and efficiently. You will be working onsite out of our SF Headquarters.
The right candidate will:
Have a passion for quality work
Be driven to provide a high-level of customer service
Have a record of successfully deploying and supporting systems
Be a strong critical thinker and efficient problem solver
Be able to interpret and convey technical information to non-technical audience
Be able to communicate and work collaboratively with team members
Be able to dig deeply into technical details, configurations, and scripting
The right candidate will be responsible for:
Ticket support duties (Tier 2-3) *serve as Tier 1 backup when necessary
Maintain and support physical network and systems infrastructure
Maintain Security and Network processes, policies and infrastructure
Document systems, processes and create “How-To” guides on the office internal wiki
Be available on-site for Emergencies and/or Maintenance activities
Assists in projects regarding strategic growth of OIT systems
Working with vendors and outside contractors as needed
Requirements:
At least 3+ years in an IT Systems Administrator role in a professional organization
BS in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Computer Information Systems or the equivalent in work experience
Experience with the following tools and technologies:
Google Suite, JAMF, Zendesk
Ability to create and manage PHP, Python, Perl or other scripts
DNS (bind), DHCP, LDAP, Puppet
Virtualization technology such as VMWare, Xen or other
Network and server tools and hardware including:
Cisco Meraki; VLANs, and Routing
Be comfortable in a highly collaborative, communicative and consensus-oriented environment
Ability to assist in mentoring colleagues
Awareness and support experience of FLOSS tools
Assist in maintaining OIT workspace environment (including Server Room and Inventory)
Must be onsite at least 80% of the work week
Must be able to lift 20 lbs or more
Pluses
Experience with PGP and Security Best Practices
Experience with AV equipment and networked audio DSP solutions, such as Q-SYS or Biamp
Experience with BGP
Experience with wikis and participatory production environments
Understanding of the free culture movement
The Wikimedia Foundation is...
...the nonprofit organization that hosts and operates Wikipedia and the other Wikimedia free knowledge projects. Our vision is a world in which every single human can freely share in the sum of all knowledge. We believe that everyone has the potential to contribute something to our shared knowledge, and that everyone should be able to access that knowledge, free of interference. We host the Wikimedia projects, build software experiences for reading, contributing, and sharing Wikimedia content, support the volunteer communities and partners who make Wikimedia possible, and advocate for policies that enable Wikimedia and free knowledge to thrive. The Wikimedia Foundation is a charitable, not-for-profit organization that relies on donations. We receive financial support from millions of individuals around the world, with an average donation of about $15. We also receive donations through institutional grants and gifts. The Wikimedia Foundation is a United States 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization with offices in San Francisco, California, USA.
The Wikimedia Foundation is an equal opportunity employer, and we encourage people with a diverse range of backgrounds to apply
Benefits & Perks *
Fully paid medical, dental and vision coverage for employees and their eligible families (yes, fully paid premiums!)
The Wellness Program provides reimbursement for mind, body and soul activities such as fitness memberships, baby sitting, continuing education and much more
The 401(k) retirement plan offers matched contributions at 4% of annual salary
Flexible and generous time off - vacation, sick and volunteer days, plus 19 paid holidays - including the last week of the year.
Family friendly! 100% paid new parent leave for seven weeks plus an additional five weeks for pregnancy, flexible options to phase back in after leave, fully equipped lactation room.
For those emergency moments - long and short term disability, life insurance (2x salary) and an employee assistance program
Pre-tax savings plans for health care, child care, elder care, public transportation and parking expenses
Telecommuting and flexible work schedules available
Appropriate fuel for thinking and coding (aka, a pantry full of treats) and monthly massages to help staff relax
Great colleagues - diverse staff and contractors speaking dozens of languages from around the world, fantastic intellectual discourse, mission-driven and intensely passionate people
* for benefits eligible staff, benefits may vary by location
More information
WMF
Blog
Annual Report - 2017
Wikimedia 2030

Outreach Coordinator
Clean Vehicles and Climate & Energy Program
Union of Concerned Scientists
Oakland, CA
The Union of Concerned Scientists (UCS) is an independent national nonprofit working to solve some of our planet’s most pressing environmental and safety problems. Our scientists and engineers develop and implement innovative, practical solutions to some of our planet’s most pressing problems—from combating global warming and developing sustainable ways to feed, power, and transport ourselves, to fighting misinformation, advancing racial equity, and reducing the threat of nuclear war.
The Position
In California, Oregon, and Washington, UCS is working to advance renewable energy, clean transportation, and climate solutions. To help further these campaigns, we seek a quick-learning, creative, organized, and outgoing person to join our Western States team as an Outreach Coordinator in our California office in downtown Oakland. The Outreach Coordinator will develop and implement campaign organizing activities, engage activists and scientific experts in online and in-person actions, and build relationships with strategic partners in ways that complement the work of analytic and policy staff. You will be joining a team of California-based colleagues who are working to further West Coast leadership on clean vehicles and freight, fuels, energy, climate, and infrastructure issues as we provide much-needed examples to the world of how to decarbonize a major economy while preparing for the unavoidable impacts of a changing climate and delivering equitable solutions that benefit all communities.
Responsibilities
Plan and implement components of Western States campaigns on clean transportation, fuels, energy, and climate issues. Working with the Western States Campaign Manager, advocacy and analytic staff, develop and implement grassroots and grasstops outreach strategies to achieve legislative and regulatory campaign goals and design and implement corporate and consumer-oriented outreach efforts.
Recruit and mobilize experts in the UCS Science Network, supporters, and activists to take online and in-person action in support of campaigns. Seek to expand and diversify our expert network.
Working with the Communications team, help to implement online tactics including action alert emails, social media visibility, web content, and webinars.
Build strategic relationships with existing and new partners, including public health, labor, industry, environmental justice communities, and racial or social justice organizations. Coordinate with existing partners to further campaign objectives.
Represent UCS at major events and conferences to promote UCS and the Clean Vehicles and Climate & Energy Programs. Turn complicated technical and policy expertise into a compelling narrative for the public and supporters.
Provide timely and accurate production assistance for selected publications. Help promote major UCS analytic and communications products.
Stay up-to-date on rapidly changing issues. Conduct research on decisionmakers, industries, and other potential stakeholders to identify key points of leverage.
Track, evaluate, and report back on campaign activities to evaluate effectiveness and demonstrate UCS’s role in winning campaigns for our funders, donors, and supporters.
Qualifications and experience
Bachelor’s degree and 3 to 5 years of relevant and comparable experience in campaign organizing and policy advocacy.
Demonstrated success working with volunteers, grassroots organizing, coalition building, and/or online and offline mobilization tools.
Demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion is expected, along with the ability to interact professionally with individuals with a wide range of backgrounds, perspectives, skills, and responsibilities.
Excellent persuasive writing and oral communication skills for a general audience with attention to accuracy. Ability to represent UCS’ work to both general public and expert audiences.
Requires strong web research and computer skills including Microsoft Office. Significant self-motivation, strong time management, project management, attention to detail, and interpersonal skills are essential. The ability to work both independently and in teams in a fast-paced environment while managing multiple projects and deadlines is required.
Familiarity with state regulatory and legislative political processes is a plus.
Knowledge of transportation and climate issues is a plus, or enthusiasm for in-depth content learning.
Knowledge of online email management and database software a plus.
UCS is an equal opportunity employer continually seeking to diversify its staff. In particular, we’re dedicated to broadening opportunities for individuals from demographic groups that are historically underrepresented in the sciences and in environmental advocacy. We’re also committed to building an inclusive workplace culture where talented people of widely diverse backgrounds can thrive. We've adopted this commitment because we believe the inclusion of culturally diverse perspectives will improve our work and produce better societal and environmental outcomes for all, including historically disenfranchised communities. We are actively seeking people who bring diverse backgrounds and perspectives to join us in this work.
May require extended periods at a computer. May need to occasionally lift and carry boxes of supplies or publications.
At UCS, comparable training and/or experience can be substituted for degrees when appropriate.
Compensation, Hours and Location: This is a full-time, exempt position based in UCS’s Oakland, CA office that will require travel. For candidates who meet all position requirements, the salary is around $52,500. UCS offers excellent benefits and a rewarding work environment. Information about the organization is available at http://www.ucsusa.org. A listing of all open jobs is available at https://www.ucsusa.org/about/jobs-ucs.
To Apply: Please upload a cover letter, resume, and a writing sample intended for a public audience. Please include salary requirements and how you learned about the position in the cover letter. Upload materials in Word or PDF format only. No phone calls please.
Deadline: February 3, 2019 or until filled.

Dec 20, 2018

Full time

Outreach Coordinator
Clean Vehicles and Climate & Energy Program
Union of Concerned Scientists
Oakland, CA
The Union of Concerned Scientists (UCS) is an independent national nonprofit working to solve some of our planet’s most pressing environmental and safety problems. Our scientists and engineers develop and implement innovative, practical solutions to some of our planet’s most pressing problems—from combating global warming and developing sustainable ways to feed, power, and transport ourselves, to fighting misinformation, advancing racial equity, and reducing the threat of nuclear war.
The Position
In California, Oregon, and Washington, UCS is working to advance renewable energy, clean transportation, and climate solutions. To help further these campaigns, we seek a quick-learning, creative, organized, and outgoing person to join our Western States team as an Outreach Coordinator in our California office in downtown Oakland. The Outreach Coordinator will develop and implement campaign organizing activities, engage activists and scientific experts in online and in-person actions, and build relationships with strategic partners in ways that complement the work of analytic and policy staff. You will be joining a team of California-based colleagues who are working to further West Coast leadership on clean vehicles and freight, fuels, energy, climate, and infrastructure issues as we provide much-needed examples to the world of how to decarbonize a major economy while preparing for the unavoidable impacts of a changing climate and delivering equitable solutions that benefit all communities.
Responsibilities
Plan and implement components of Western States campaigns on clean transportation, fuels, energy, and climate issues. Working with the Western States Campaign Manager, advocacy and analytic staff, develop and implement grassroots and grasstops outreach strategies to achieve legislative and regulatory campaign goals and design and implement corporate and consumer-oriented outreach efforts.
Recruit and mobilize experts in the UCS Science Network, supporters, and activists to take online and in-person action in support of campaigns. Seek to expand and diversify our expert network.
Working with the Communications team, help to implement online tactics including action alert emails, social media visibility, web content, and webinars.
Build strategic relationships with existing and new partners, including public health, labor, industry, environmental justice communities, and racial or social justice organizations. Coordinate with existing partners to further campaign objectives.
Represent UCS at major events and conferences to promote UCS and the Clean Vehicles and Climate & Energy Programs. Turn complicated technical and policy expertise into a compelling narrative for the public and supporters.
Provide timely and accurate production assistance for selected publications. Help promote major UCS analytic and communications products.
Stay up-to-date on rapidly changing issues. Conduct research on decisionmakers, industries, and other potential stakeholders to identify key points of leverage.
Track, evaluate, and report back on campaign activities to evaluate effectiveness and demonstrate UCS’s role in winning campaigns for our funders, donors, and supporters.
Qualifications and experience
Bachelor’s degree and 3 to 5 years of relevant and comparable experience in campaign organizing and policy advocacy.
Demonstrated success working with volunteers, grassroots organizing, coalition building, and/or online and offline mobilization tools.
Demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion is expected, along with the ability to interact professionally with individuals with a wide range of backgrounds, perspectives, skills, and responsibilities.
Excellent persuasive writing and oral communication skills for a general audience with attention to accuracy. Ability to represent UCS’ work to both general public and expert audiences.
Requires strong web research and computer skills including Microsoft Office. Significant self-motivation, strong time management, project management, attention to detail, and interpersonal skills are essential. The ability to work both independently and in teams in a fast-paced environment while managing multiple projects and deadlines is required.
Familiarity with state regulatory and legislative political processes is a plus.
Knowledge of transportation and climate issues is a plus, or enthusiasm for in-depth content learning.
Knowledge of online email management and database software a plus.
UCS is an equal opportunity employer continually seeking to diversify its staff. In particular, we’re dedicated to broadening opportunities for individuals from demographic groups that are historically underrepresented in the sciences and in environmental advocacy. We’re also committed to building an inclusive workplace culture where talented people of widely diverse backgrounds can thrive. We've adopted this commitment because we believe the inclusion of culturally diverse perspectives will improve our work and produce better societal and environmental outcomes for all, including historically disenfranchised communities. We are actively seeking people who bring diverse backgrounds and perspectives to join us in this work.
May require extended periods at a computer. May need to occasionally lift and carry boxes of supplies or publications.
At UCS, comparable training and/or experience can be substituted for degrees when appropriate.
Compensation, Hours and Location: This is a full-time, exempt position based in UCS’s Oakland, CA office that will require travel. For candidates who meet all position requirements, the salary is around $52,500. UCS offers excellent benefits and a rewarding work environment. Information about the organization is available at http://www.ucsusa.org. A listing of all open jobs is available at https://www.ucsusa.org/about/jobs-ucs.
To Apply: Please upload a cover letter, resume, and a writing sample intended for a public audience. Please include salary requirements and how you learned about the position in the cover letter. Upload materials in Word or PDF format only. No phone calls please.
Deadline: February 3, 2019 or until filled.